Get Instruments and controls Guide for Citroen Ds3 SUV First Generation (2009-2019)

Instruments and controls

To help you understand the information presented in the instrument

panel, this section describes the three back-lit dials, the location and

purpose of each warning and indicator lamp, and explains the information

provided by your trip computer.

Petrol - Diesel instrument panels, manual, electronic

or automatic gearbox

Provided with permanent back-lighting, the instrument panel groups together the vehicle's dials and indicator and warning lamps.

dials

1. Rev counter.

4. display screen.

7. Lighting dimmer button.

Indicates the speed of rotation of the

engine (x 1 000 rpm).

2. Vehicle speed.

5. Fuel level.

Adjusts the level of the instrument and controls

illumination and the interior mood lighting.

Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in

the tank.

Indicates the current speed of the moving

vehicle (mph or km/h).

3. Engine coolant temperature.

Indicates the temperature of the engine

coolant liquid.

6. display management button.

Alternates display between range and trip

mileage recorder.

For more information, refer to the

paragraph relating to the button or

function and its associated display.

Servicing information.

Resets the selected function to zero (trip

distance recorder or service indicator).

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Screen

A. Speed limiter

(mph or km/h) or

E. Service indicator

(miles or km), then

cruise control.

Total mileage recorder

B. Gear shift indicator.

c. Electronic or automatic gearbox

information.

These two functions are displayed

successively when switching on the ignition

F. Engine oil level indicator

Appears a few seconds after switching on

the ignition, then disappears.

d. Range

(miles or km) or

Trip mileage recorder.

RACING petrol instrument panel, manual gearbox

Provided with permanent back-lighting, the instrument panel groups together the vehicle's dials and indicator and warning lamps.

dials

1. Rev counter.

4. display screen.

7. Lighting dimmer button.

Indicates the speed of rotation of the

engine (x 1 000 rpm).

2. Vehicle speed.

5. Fuel level.

Adjusts the level of the instrument and controls

illumination and the interior mood lighting.

Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in

the tank.

Indicates the current speed of the moving

vehicle (mph or km/h).

3. Engine coolant temperature.

Indicates the temperature of the engine

coolant liquid.

6. display management button

Alternates display between range and trip

mileage recorder.

For more information, refer to the

paragraph relating to the button or

function and its associated display.

Servicing information.

Resets the selected function to zero (trip

distance recorder or service indicator).

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Screen

A. Speed limiter

(mph or km/h) or

cruise control.

B. Range

c. Service indicator

(miles or km), then

Total mileage recorder

These two functions are displayed

successively when switching on the

ignition.

(miles or km) or

Trip mileage recorder.

d. Engine oil level indicator

Appears a few seconds after switching on

the ignition, then disappears.

Indicator and warning lamps

Visual indicators informing the driver

that a system is in operation (operation

or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the

occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).

Associated warnings

The illumination of certain warning lamps may

be accompanied by an audible signal and a

message in the multifunction screen.

When the ignition is switched on

If they remain on, before moving off,

refer to the information on the warning

lamp concerned.

The passenger's airbag system

operation lamp stays on for about a

minute after switching on the ignition,

even after the engine has started.

The warning lamps may come on

continuously (fixed) or flash.

Certain warning lamps come on for a few

seconds when the vehicle's ignition is

switched on.

When the engine is started, these same

warning lamps should go off.

Certain warning lamps may come

on in two different modes. Only by

relating the type of lighting to the

operating status of the vehicle can it

be ascertained whether the situation is

normal or whether a fault has occurred.

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Operation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.

Warning/indicator lamp

is on

cause

Action / Observations

Left-hand

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed down.

direction indicator

Right-hand

flashing with buzzer.

The lighting stalk is pushed up.

direction indicator

Hazard warning

lamps

flashing with audible

signal.

The hazard warning lamps switch,

located on the dashboard, has been

operated.

The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and

their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.

Sidelamps

fixed.

The lighting stalk is in the "Sidelamps"

position.

dipped beam

headlamps

The lighting stalk is in the "Dipped

beam headlamps" position.

Main beam

headlamps

The lighting stalk is pulled towards

you.

Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.

Front foglamps

The front foglamps are switched on

using the ring on the lighting control

stalk.

Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rearwards

twice to switch off the front foglamps.

Rear foglamps

fixed.

The rear foglamps are on.

Turn the ring on the stalk rearward to turn off the rear

foglamps.

Warning lamp

diesel engine

is on

cause

Action / Observations

fixed.

The key is at position 2 (ignition on) in Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.

pre-heating

the ignition switch.

The period of illumination of the warning lamp is

determined by the climatic conditions (up to about

thirty seconds in extreme climatic conditions).

If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and

then on, wait until the warning lamp goes off again,

then start the engine.

Parking brake

Stop & Start

fixed.

The parking brake is applied or not

properly released.

Release the parking brake to switch off the warning

lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.

Observe the safety recommendations.

For more information on the parking brake, refer to the

corresponding section.

When the vehicle stops (red lights,

The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts

traffic jams, ...) the Stop & Start system automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to

has put the engine into STOP mode.

move off.

flashes for a few

seconds, then goes

off.

STOP mode is temporarily

unavailable.

or

For more information on special cases with STOP

mode and START mode, refer to the "Stop & Start"

section.

START mode is invoked

automatically.

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Warning lamp

is on

cause

Action / Observations

Foot on the

brake pedal

fixed.

The brake pedal must be pressed.

With an electronic gearbox, press the brake pedal to

start the engine (lever in position N).

With an automatic gearbox, with the engine running,

press the brake pedal before releasing the parking

brake, to unlock the lever and come out of position P.

If you wish to release the parking brake without

pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will

remain on.

flashing.

With an electronic gearbox, if you

hold the vehicle on an incline using

the accelerator for too long, the

clutch overheats.

Use the brake pedal and/or the parking brake.

Automatic front wiping is activated.

Automatic wiping fixed.

The wiper control is pushed

downwards.

deactivation indicator lamps

If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.

This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen.

Warning lamp

is on

cause

Action / Observations

Passenger's

airbag system

fixed.

The control, located in the glove box, Set the control to the ON position to activate the

is set to the OFF position.

The passenger's front airbag is

deactivated.

passenger's front airbag.

In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rearward

facing position.

You can install a "rearward facing"

child seat, unless there is a fault with

the operation of the airbags (Airbag

warning lamp on).

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Warning lamps

Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by

When the engine is running or the vehicle is

being driven, the illumination of one of the

following warning lamps indicates a fault which

requires action on the part of the driver.

reading the associated message in the multifunction screen.

If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Warning lamp

STOP

is on

cause

Action / Observations

fixed, alone or

associated with

Illumination of the warning lamp is

associated with a serious braking

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may

cut out when driving.

another warning lamp,

accompanied by an

audible signal and a

message on the screen.

system or engine coolant temperature Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN dealer

problem.

or a qualified workshop.

Service

temporarily.

Minor problems have occurred for

which there is no specific warning

lamp.

Identify the problem by reading the message shown in

the screen, such as, for example:

-

the engine oil level,

the screenwash level,

the remote control battery,

saturation of the particle emission filter on Diesel

vehicles (see the "Checks - Particle emissions

filter" section).

For any other faults, contact a CITRoËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

fixed.

Major problems have occurred for

which there is no specific warning

lamp.

Identify the problem by reading the message shown

in the screen and contact a CITRoËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Warning lamp

Braking

is on

cause

Action / Observations

fixed, associated with

the STOP warning

lamp.

The braking system fluid level is too

low.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.

If the problem persists, have the system checked by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated with

the SToP and abS

warning lamp.

The electronic brake force distribution You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

(EBFD) system has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Anti-lock Braking fixed.

System (ABS)

The anti-lock braking system has a

fault.

The vehicle retains conventional braking.

Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

dynamic stability flashing.

control (ESP/

ASR)

The ESP/ASR regulation is active.

The ESP/ASR system has a fault.

The system optimises traction and improves the

directional stability of the vehicle.

fixed, associated with

illumination of the lamp

in the "ESP OFF"

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

button, accompanied by

an audible signal and a

message in the screen.

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Warning lamp

Engine

is on

cause

Action / Observations

flashing.

The engine management system has Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.

autodiagnosis

a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

system

workshop.

fixed.

The emission control system has a

fault.

The warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.

If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified

workshop without delay.

Low fuel level

When it first comes on there remains You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running

approximately 5 litres of fuel in the out of fuel.

tank.

This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition is

switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is made.

Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres (petrol),

46 litres (Diesel) or 33 litres (LPG); depending on

version: approximately 30 litres (petrol or Diesel).

Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as

this could damage the emission control and injection

systems.

Maximum coolant fixed.

temperature

The temperature of the cooling system Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

is too high. Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping

up the level, if necessary.

If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or

qualified workshop.

Warning lamp

Engine oil

is on

cause

Action / Observations

fixed.

There is a fault with the engine

lubrication system.

You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.

Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

pressure

Battery charge

fixed.

The battery charging circuit has a fault The warning lamp should go off when the engine is

(dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut

alternator belt, ...).

started.

If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

door(s) open

fixed if the speed is

below 6 mph (10 km/h).

fixed and accompanied

by an audible signal if

the speed is above

6 mph (10 km/h).

A door or the boot is still open.

Close the door or boot.

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Warning lamp

Airbags

is on

cause

Action / Observations

temporarily.

This lamp comes on for a few seconds This lamp should go off when the engine is started.

when you turn on the ignition, then

goes off.

If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

fixed.

One of the airbag or seat belt

pretensioner systems has a fault.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Seat belt not

fastened /

unfastened

fixed then flashing

accompanied by an

increasing audible

signal.

The driver and/or the front passenger Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.

has not fastened or has unfastened

their seat belt.

Power steering

fixed.

The power steering has a fault.

Drive carefully at reduced speed.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Warning lamp

Under-inflation

is on

cause

Action / Observations

fixed, accompanied by The pressure in one or more wheels

an audible signal and

a message.

Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.

This check should preferably be carried out when the

tyres are cold.

is too low.

You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment

of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one

or more wheels.

For more information, refer to the "Under-inflation

detection" section.

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flashing then fixed,

accompanied by the

Service warning lamp.

The system has fault: the tyre

pressures are no longer monitored.

Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.

have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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Warning lamp

is on

cause

Action / Observations

AdBlue^®additive fixed, on switching

(BlueHdi diesel) on the ignition,

accompanied by an

The remaining driving range is

between 350 miles (600 km) and

1500 miles (2400 km).

Have the adblue^®additive tank topped up as soon

as possible: go to a dealer CITROËN or a qualified

workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by

referring to the corresponding section.

audible signal and a

message indicating the

remaining driving range.

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flashing associated with The remaining driving range is

You must top-up the adblue^®additive tank to avoid

a breakdown: go to a dealer CITROËN or a qualified

workshop, or carry out this operation yourself by

referring to the corresponding section.

the SERVICE warning

lamp, accompanied by

an audible signal and a

message indicating the

remaining driving range.

between 0 and 375 miles (600 km).

flashing, associated

with the SERVICE

warning lamp,

accompanied by an

audible signal and a

message indicating that

starting is prevented.

The adblue^®tank is empty: the

starting inhibition system required

by legislation prevents starting of the

engine.

To be able to start the engine, you must top-up the

adblue^®additive tank: go to a dealer CITROËN or a

qualified workshop, or carry out this operation yourself

by referring to the corresponding section.

It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue^®to

the tank.

Warning lamp

is on

cause

Action / Observations

ScR emissions

control system

fixed, on switching on the

ignition, associated with

A fault with the SCR emissions

control system has been detected.

This alert disappears once the exhaust

emissions return to normal levels.

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(BlueHdi diesel) the SERVICE and engine

diagnostic warning lamps,

accompanied by an audible

signal and a message indicating

an emissions control fault.

flashing, on switching on

the ignition, associated with

the SERVICE and engine

diagnostic warning lamps,

accompanied by an audible

signal and a message

indicating the remaining

driving range.

The remaining driving range is

between 0 and 650 miles (1 100 km).

Contact a CITRoËN dealer or a qualified

workshop without delay, to avoid a

breakdown.

flashing, on switching on

the ignition, associated with

the SERVICE and engine

diagnostic warning lamps,

accompanied by an audible

signal and a message

indicating that starting is

prevented.

You have exceeded the authorised

driving limit: the starting inhibition

system prevents starting of the

engine.

To be able to start the engine, you must

call on a CITRoËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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coolant temperature indicator

With the engine running, when the needle is:

After driving for a few minutes, the temperature

and pressure in the cooling system increase.

To top up the level:

-

in zone A, the temperature is correct,

in zone B, the temperature is too high;

the central STOP warning lamp and the

maximum temperature warning lamp 1

come on in red, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message in the

multifunction screen.

F

wait for the engine to cool down,

unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the

pressure to drop,

F

when the pressure has dropped, remove

the cap,

top up the level to the "MAX" mark.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

Wait a few minutes before switching off the

engine.

Contact a CITRoËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Service indicator

More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)

remain before the next service is

due

Between 600 miles (1 000 km)

and 1 800 miles (3 000 km) remain

before the next service is due

When the ignition is switched on, no service

information appears in the screen.

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,

the spanner symbolising the service operations

comes on. The distance recorder display line

indicates the distance remaining before the

next service is due.

Example: 1 700 miles (2 800 km) remain

before the next service is due.

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,

the screen indicates:

System which informs the driver when the

next service is due, in accordance with the

manufacturer's servicing schedule.

The point at which the next service is due is

calculated from the last indicator zero reset,

depending on the distance travelled and the

time elapsed since the last service.

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,

the spanner goes off; the distance recorder

resumes its normal operation. The screen then

indicates the total distance.

For blue HDi Diesel versions, the

degree of deterioration of the engine oil

is also taken into account (depending

on the country of sale).

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Less than 600 miles (1 000 km)

Service overdue

For blueHDi Diesel versions, this alert

remain before the next service is due

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,

the spanner flashes to indicate that the service

must be carried out as soon as possible.

Example: the service is overdue by 180 miles

(300 km).

may also be accompanied by the fixed

illumination of the service warning lamp

when the ignition is on.

Example: 560 miles (900 km) remain before

the next service is due.

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,

the screen indicates:

For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,

the screen indicates:

The distance remaining may be

weighted by the time factor, depending

on the driving conditions.

Therefore, the spanner may also come

on if you have exceeded the period

since the last service, indicated in the

maintenance and warranty guide.

For blueHDi Diesel versions, the

spanner may also be brought on earlier

than expected, depending on the

degree of deterioration of the engine oil

(depending on the country of sale).

The rate of deterioration of the engine

oil depends on the driving conditions in

which the vehicle is used.

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,

the distance recorder resumes its normal

operation. The spanner remains on to

indicate that a service must be carried out

soon.

5 seconds after the ignition is switched on,

the distance recorder resumes its normal

operation. The spanner remains on.

Following this operation, if you wish to

disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle

and wait at least five minutes for the

zero reset to be taken into account.

Service indicator zero reset

After each service, the service indicator must

be reset to zero.

The procedure for resetting to zero is as

follows:

Retrieving the service

information

You can access the service information at any

time.

F

Press the trip distance recorder zero reset

button.

F

switch off the ignition,

press and hold the trip distance recorder

zero reset button,

The service information is displayed for a

few seconds, then disappears.

F

switch on the ignition; the distance recorder

display begins a countdown,

when the display indicates "=0", release

the button; the spanner disappears.

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Engine oil level indicator*

Oil level correct

Oil level low

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL",

accompanied by illumination of the service

warning lamp, an audible signal and a

message.

Oil level indicator fault

This is signaled by the flashing of "OIL--".

Contact a CITRoËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

In the event of a fault with the electric oil level

indicator, the engine oil level is no longer

monitored.

While the system is faulty, you should check

the engine oil level using the manual dipstick

located under the bonnet.

on vehicles fitted with an electric oil level

indicator, information on the oil level is

displayed in the instrument panel for a few

seconds when the ignition is switched on, after

the service information.

Refer to the "Checking levels" section.

If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using

the dipstick, the level must be topped up to

prevent damage to the engine.

Refer to the "Checking levels" section.

The level shown will only be correct

if the vehicle is on level ground and

the engine has been off for more than

30 minutes.

* Depending on version.

distance recorders

The total and trip distances are displayed for

thirty seconds when the ignition is switched off,

when the driver's door is opened and when the

vehicle is locked or unlocked.

When traveling abroad, you may

have to change the units of distance:

the display of road speed must be in

the official units (miles or km) for the

country. The change of units is done

via the screen configuration menu, with

the vehicle stationary.

Total distance recorder

It measures the total distance travelled by the

vehicle since its first registration.

Trip distance recorder

It measures the distance travelled since it was

reset to zero by the driver.

F

With the ignition on, press the button until

zeros appear.

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Lighting dimmer

Black panel

System for manual adjustment of the

brightness of the instruments and controls in

relation to the exterior brightness.

System allowing certain displays to be switched

off for night driving.

Activation

F

With the lighting on, press the left hand

button of the instrument panel several

The instrument panel remains illuminated with

only the vehicle speed and cruise control or

speed limiter information, if in use.

If there is an alert or a change in a function

or to a setting, the black panel mode is

interrupted.

times to progressively reduce the

dashboard lighting level.

Activation

When the lighting is on:

F

Press the button again to reduce the

lighting to the minimum level and switch off

the interior mood lighting.

Press the button again to activate the black

panel.

F

press the button to change the brightness

of the instruments and controls,

F

when the level of brightness required is

reached, release the button.

deactivation

When the lighting is off, or in day mode on

vehicles fitted with daytime running lamps,

pressing the button does not have any effect.

Trip computer

System that gives you information on the current journey (range, fuel consumption…).

Monochrome screen A

The trip computer provides the following

information:

-

range,

-

average speed.

current fuel consumption,

Stop & Start time counter,

distance travelled,

F

The next press then returns you to the

normal display.

Information displays

F

Press the button, located at the end of the

wiper stalk, to display the various items of

trip computer information in succession.

average fuel consumption,

Zero reset

F

Press the control for more than two

seconds to reset to zero the distance

travelled, the average fuel consumption

and the average speed.

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Monochrome screen c

-

the current information tab

with:

● the range,

● the current fuel

consumption,

● the distance remaining to

be travelled or the Stop &

Start time counter,

16/9 colour screen (eMyWay)

-

the trip "1" tab with:

● the distance travelled,

● the average fuel

consumption,

● the average speed,

for the first trip.

Trip zero reset

F

When the trip required is displayed, press

the button on the end of the wiper stalk for

more than two seconds.

Trips "1" and "2" are independent but their use

is identical.

For example, trip "1" can be used for daily

figures, and trip "2" for monthly figures.

the trip "2" tab with:

● the distance travelled,

● the average fuel

consumption,

● the average speed,

for the second trip.

Information displays

F

Pressing the button again returns you to

the normal display.

F

Press the button, located at the end of

the wiper stalk, to display the various trip

computer tabs in succession.

A few definitions…

Range

current fuel consumption

distance travelled

(miles or km)

(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)

(miles or km)

This indicates the distance which can still be

travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank in

relation to the average fuel consumption over

the last few miles (kilometres) travelled.

This is the average fuel consumption during the

last few seconds.

This indicates the distance travelled since the

last trip computer zero reset.

distance remaining to

destination

This function is only displayed from

20 mph (30 km/h).

This value may vary following a change

in the style of driving or the relief,

resulting in a significant change in the

current fuel consumption.

(miles or km)

This is the distance remaining to be travelled

to the final destination. It can be entered by

the user.

If the distance is not entered, dashes are

displayed in place of the digits.

Average fuel

consumption

When the range falls below 20 miles (30 km),

dashes are displayed. After filling with at least

5 litres of fuel, the range is recalculated and is

displayed when it exceeds 60 miles (100 km).

(mpg or l/100 km or km/l)

This is the average fuel consumption since the

last trip computer zero reset.

Stop & Start time

counter

(minutes / seconds or hours /

minutes)

If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start, a time

counter calculates the time spent in STOP

mode during a journey.

Average speed

(mph or km/h)

If dashes are displayed continuously

while driving in place of the digits,

contact a CITRoËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

This is the average speed calculated since the

last trip computer zero reset (ignition on).

It resets to zero every time the ignition is

switched on with the key.

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